Dwarf Caitydid Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $3.95
SKU: 3403901
Dwarf Caitydid 
80 days, dwarf — 'Dwarf Caitydid' is a rugose, regular leaf variety that produces lots of medium to large, smooth, oblate-shaped, yellow tomatoes with red swirls, and heavy red coloration in the flesh. The flavor is well balanced and delicious.
Developed by members of the "Dwarf Tomato Project" from a cross between 'New Big Dwarf' and 'Mortgage Lifter' (Pesta Strain) made by Patrina Nuske Small in 2007 and named "Pesty." 'Dwarf Caitydid' was selected and named by Craig LeHoullier after his daughter, Caitlin, in 2011.
Those involved with its development are Patrina Nuske Small, Craig LeHoullier, Amanda Fischer, Michael Volk, Doug Frank, Carol Knapp, Richard Watson, Shawn Conant, Simone Pennig, and Laurie Sutherland.
Introduced in 2016. Each packet contains approximately 20 seeds.
Special Groups: Container Friendly
Special Groups: Dwarf Tomato Project
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Special Groups: Dwarf Tomato Project
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
In an effort to keep this variety available to home gardeners, 'Dwarf Caitydid' has been released by "The Dwarf Tomato Project" (the breeder) to the public under the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI). You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, if you save seeds or use 'Dwarf Caitydid' to breed a new variety, you pledge not to restrict others' use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives. To learn more about this program, click here.
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★★★★☆ Pretty Bi-Color
By Brian Mitchell on December 29, 2018
By Brian Mitchell on December 29, 2018
First of all, the fruit produced are a very visually stunning blend of yellows and reds - each tomato is has its own coloration with streaking and marbleization. Very pretty.
The yield is high under normal weather conditions, but longer periods of extreme heat (95F and higher) can lead to some blossom drop.
The plant size is fairly standard for a dwarf - about four feet tall. And the taste is pretty well balanced between sweet and tangy.
